Proverbs 30:5

Proverbs 30:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
• New International Version (NIV)“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

Context of Proverbs 30:5

3I have not learned [skillful and godly] wisdom, Nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One [who is the source of wisdom]. 4Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name? Certainly you know! Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him. 6Do not add to His words, Or He will reprove you, and you will be found a liar. 7Two things I have asked of You; Do not deny them to me before I die:

Proverbs 30:5 word by word

כָּל־אִמְרַ֣ת אֱל֣וֹהַּ צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לַֽחֹסִ֥ים בּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Every wordאִמְרָה'imrâh 'emrâh · wordH565
• of Godאֱלֹהַּ'ĕlôahh 'ĕlôahh · godH433
• pureצָרַףtsâraph · to refineH6884
• a shieldמָגֵןmâgên meginnâh · shieldH4043
• unto them that put their trustחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620

Cross-references for Proverbs 30:5

• Psalms 12:6The words and promises of the Lord are pure words, Like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.
• Psalms 18:30As for God, His way is blameless. The word of the Lord is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless]; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
• Psalms 19:8The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
• Psalms 119:140Your word is very pure (refined); Therefore Your servant loves it.
• Romans 7:12So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].
• Genesis 15:1After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; Your reward [for obedience] shall be very great.”
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
• Psalms 91:2I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!”
• Psalms 115:9O Israel, trust and take refuge in the Lord! [Be confident in Him, cling to Him, rely on His word!] He is their help and their shield.
• Psalms 144:2My [steadfast] lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my rescuer, My shield and He in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me.

Commentaries on Proverbs 30:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Every word of God is pure - צרופה אלוה אמרת כל col imrath eloah tseruphah, "Every oracle of God is purified." A metaphor taken from the purifying of metals. Every thing that God has pronounced, every inspiration which the prophets have received, is pure, without mixture of error, without dross. Whatever trials it may be exposed to, it is always like gold: it bears the fire, and comes out with the same lustre, the same purity, and the same weight. He is a…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Out of this consciousness of the impotence of all man‘s efforts after the knowledge of God rises the sense of the preciousness of every living word that God has Himself revealed, whether through “the Law and the prophets” or through “wise men and scribes.”Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-6Unlike Agur's lack of knowledge and power, God's strength and wisdom are evident (compare Psalm 18:30). This is encouraging to Agur, as he knows God protects everyone who seeks Him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. (Compare Psa 12:6; 119:140).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 30:5

• Faith
• Shield
• Word of God

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Commentaries on Proverbs 30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings